Inogen settles patent dispute
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:51 AM CST, Mon February 1, 2021
CHICAGO – Inogen has settled allegations that its line of wearable ventilators infringes on patents by Breathe Technologies, according to Bloomberg Law. Inogen entered the non-invasive ventilators market with its acquisition of New Aera for $70.4 million in 2019. New Aera manufactures the Tidal Assist Ventilator system, which includes the SideKick RAV, a 4-ounce, pocket-sized portable non-invasive vent for people suffering from various chronic lunch diseases. In its lawsuit, Breathe, which is owned by Hillrom, charges Inogen with knowing about the patent infringement prior to its purchase of New Aera and using the deal to indemnify itself against claims of patent infringement. Gregory Kapust, who was Breathe’s CEO until 2011 and was listed as an inventor on the patent, founded New Aera shortly thereafter.
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